Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist - Certified Fairfax, VA

Pay From: $30 per hour

MUST: The Surgical Technologist must have experience: Surgical Technician Certification required Two years of Certified Surgical Technologist experience in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room

DUTIES: Primarily in charge of assisting surgeons, such as by arranging and handing over tools, holding open incisions, and dressing surgical wounds Cauterizing wounds and vessels Packing sponges in body Positioning patient to maintain circulation and access for surgeon Placing clamps and sutures Closing skin with adhesives, sutures or staples etc. Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage and irrigation Hemostasis: The stopping of excess bleeding and blood flow Immobilizing patients on the operating table Possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, sterile technique, maintaining integrity of the sterile field and draping the surgical patient within the surgeon's guidelines Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures and passing require instruments during surgery Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team Experienced in supporting in the following specialties: ENT and Plastic Surgery Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".